Alon (en. Alon)

/aˈlon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Wide and empty space inside a building.
The living room was the alon where parties were held.
El salón era el alon donde se celebraban las fiestas.
Large and unfurnished area in a house.
I prefer a cozy alon over a crowded place.
Prefiero un alon acogedor que un lugar abarrotado.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'alonis', which means 'space'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the alon
in a spacious place.
en el alon
leave something in the alon
to leave something in an empty space.
dejar algo en el alon

Related Words

salon
Large space intended for meetings or events.
salón
space
Extension between two or more elements.
espacio
area
Portion of space or surface.
área

Slang Meanings

To be alone in a large place.
Today I stayed alon at home.
Hoy me quedé alon en casa.
To feel lost in large spaces.
When I'm in a mall, sometimes I feel alon.
Cuando estoy en un centro comercial, a veces me siento alon.